These original CT-70 Hondas were the first bikes to catch my attention. I was just 10 years old when they came out in 1970, I believe it was. A family I knew had one as well as the little 50cc. I was SO jealous. A year later, my dad surprised me with a new red SL-70 K0, then my friends were jealous. I wonder what an original mint first year CT-70 would be worth today?

I have two Ice Bear Champions (Blue and Green) and a Ice Bear Leo (Red). I also have the Amigo Rocky (Darth Vader satin black). I've compared them top to bottom. Front to back. I will say that in my opinion, the Icebear Champion is the better of the two CT70 clones without question. Quality, Price, you name it. AUTO clutch for the win! The Amigo Rocky is over priced and a little lower quality. The Icebear has all the nice chrome. The Amigo cheaped out with black paint. I'll be painting the Amigo the color I want as a later project. I decided on clone bikes, because an original, nice condition CT70 is about $4000 right now, and its still a 70cc engine Screw that. I did upgrade both Icebears with new Maxxis tires, Honda decals, swapped out the bent leg kick starter for a strait legged one, swapped out the heal - toe shifter for a folding tip standard version, upgraded the rear shocks and raised and trimmed front fender. I also swapped out the tail light assembly for a Honda replica. These upgrades/modifications were inexpensive and worth it. The Icebears are also still running the stock carbs, but I did upgrade the air filters to Uni-Filters. SOLID bikes! YES! you must do your own dealer prep (tighten bolts, break in engine, lube cables, adjust things, etc), but it's worth it. If I could go back in a time machine, I never would have purchased the Amigo Rocky. That little Icebear Leo is adorable and a copy of a Honda "Gorilla" not Z50, and just as fast as the Icebear Champions out of the crate!

Mike, I bought my Icebear Champion from Belmonte Bikes. As soon as I got the bike assembled I had a no spark issue. Belmonte sent me an ignition coil, a voltage regulator and an ignition module just to make sure that all the possibilities were covered. I also had an issue with the front brake. no amount of bleeding would make the caliper respond to the master cylinder. They sent me a complete sealed front brake unit, lever, master cylinder, clamp, hose and caliper. I was very happy with their customer service.

I am lucky enough live up the street from cajunmaddogs. I can verify that they are some good guys that run that shop. I purchased my champion and my wife's scooter from them. It's so nice to be able to bring in the bikes for maintenance and performance upgrades. Great video!!

Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge Mike. I always enjoy your videos. I've learned so much. Thanks again.

Fyi the best mod I've put on my 71 ct70 is the rear shocks off of my cb550 I'm 280 lbs it rides nice

That is the one I would have picked to.

You should show the complete conversion of the bike. Video each step. I like the long videos showing everything

I purchased a sky team about 10 years ago, sir ... traditional candy gold

I have always liked these bikes. I heard a rumor that Honda was considering making a new version.

Rocky is $2,149 on Maddogs now.....

From the comments I guess I have never understood the change the stickers to Honda thing. Where I was a kid riding in the 1970's people took all the Honda markings off the bikes because somehow they felt by doing that people would not know they rode the Japanese bikes. It's not like you can't tell by a quick look. I've ridden about everything over the years, take the sticker money, buy some gas and ride.

Great final review , agree with all you said . Did the carb and rear swing arm fix on mine , is great now however , wanted to ask you , did you have a problem with the front forks / shocks on the IB ? Mine is SOOOOOOO stiff , it feels like I'm riding a rigid minibike . I have to do all I can to just compress the front forks , and they actually stick down and have to pull them back up ??? Thanks Mike .

Have had mine a few days, started right up, a mother #u(/

On the over priced red bike.....I would change out the Amigo decal with a Honda decal and change tires put the right Honda ct70 bridgestone trail wings on......

Mike, sorry to keep sending questions. Right now I am going to ride my Champion stock but one change I will make before WV snow comes down is adding a 17 tooth front sprocket. Trying to make first and second a bit more useful. What type thread lock should I use on bolts. I have blue medium duty. Should I use the red?

Are you going to change the champion over to a manual shift?? And Which bike did find was easier to shift, manual or semi . Do they both have the same engine ?? I've never dealt with a semi transmission, and do you have to wait till the engine revs come down before you shift.

🛑🛑 Mike…what carburetor would you recommend for the Ice Bear Champion, and where could I purchase it? Thank You 👍

🛑🛑 Mike….just a Follow Up to this video….do you see any reason why there is such a price difference between the 2 bikes?? Thank You. 👍

That is the one I would have picked to.